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1. According to Greek mythology, which mighty warrior was the founding father of the Molossian tribe?
2. Until the Third Macedonian War in the second century BCE, which political entity was Molossus part of?
3. Perhaps one of the best known Kings of Molossus is remembered in a saying or adage. Which one?
4. A member of the royal family of Molossia, Arybbas, is recorded as winning the
"Tethrippon" event at the Olympic games in 344 BC. What was tethrippon?
5. The famous oracle at Dodona in Molossia was dedicated to which Greek God?
6. You may know that Alexander the Great was the son of Phillip II of Macedon, but do you know his Molossian mother's name?
7. A breed of dog named a Molossian Hound or Molossoid was first recorded by which writer who said "Never, with them on guard, need you fear for your stalls a midnight thief, or an onslaught of wolves, or Iberian brigands at your back."
8. Ancient texts record that the Molossians referred to old men as "pelioi" and old women as "peliai". What does the root of these words (pel-) mean when translated into English?
9. In 385 BCE, over 10,000 Molossian citizens were killed when an invading Illyrian army sacked their territory. Who lent his assistance to this army?
10. Which Ancient Greek politician and general took refuge with Molossian King Admetus after his fall from grace in Athens?
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